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Wireless devices are becoming increasingly popular. The headphones easily connect to the phone, they are convenient to use while driving a car, playing sports or for frequent conversations on a mobile phone. Some models are ideal for listening to music and computer games.

Criteria for choosing wireless headphones for your phone

Before making a purchase, you need to understand for what purpose the device will be used. Choose the right one wireless headphones It's not difficult for a phone. Pay attention to the following points:

• Weight – models up to 300 g are suitable for comfortable use.
• Sound quality – it is better to choose LDAC and aptX HD audio transmission standards.
• Acoustic design – open, closed.
• Purpose – for sports, computer games, driving, etc.
• Shape: in-ear or full-size.
• Autonomy – charging frequency, battery type and capacity.
• Data transmission – digital or analog signal.
• Additional functions– microphone, FM radio, assistant system, etc.

Data transfer method

There are three ways to transmit a signal between wireless headphones and your phone. The table contains short review each of them, which will allow you to choose best option:

Data transfer type	general characteristics	Advantages	Flaws
	The IR LED of the transmitter unit transmits the signal to the headphone receiver, where decoding and amplification occurs.	High quality audio signal, low power consumption.	Physical barriers create disruptions in work. Range of action – up to 10 m.
Radio channel	The devices are connected using a volumetric transmitter (base).	The range from the transmitter is up to 150 m. Stable signal.	The range and efficiency of operation depends on the openness of the space. The more interference, the lower this figure. High power consumption.
	The transmission quality depends on the Bluetooth protocol and the set of profiles.	Physical barriers do not interrupt the connection. Low power consumption, good sound. Signal radius – 30-40 m.	Early versions of the protocol (up to 4.0) have low sound quality.

Popular models

Choosing headphones for your phone is much easier if you know which models are popular. The table provides an overview of products from different manufacturers, indicating the main features and characteristics:

Name	Specifications	pros	Minuses	Price, rub.
	Wireless in-ear earphone for phone. There is a built-in microphone. Weight 5.5 g.	High quality sound.	Covers only the right ear.
Bose Quiet Comfort 35	Noise reduction technology, built-in Google Assistant system. Weight without cable – 310 g.	NFC support, excellent sound, connection to multiple devices, battery life up to 20 hours.	Noise cancellation can only be disabled via the app.
	Weight – 4 g each. Connection via bluetooth. There is an accelerometer and optical sensors. You can choose any earphone as a headset.	Instantly connect to devices, stylish, with fast charging technology.	The device only works effectively with iOS 10. Inconvenient playback controls.
	Bluetooth headset. Weight – 8 g. Talk time lasts up to 6 hours.	Replaceable inserts, ease of use.	Quiet sound, no soundproofing.
Marshall Major II Bluetooth	Overhead with microphone. Folding design, weight – 260 g.	Appearance, convenient operation, 30 hours of operation.	They put a little pressure on the ears.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 3	Closed wireless vacuum headphones for the phone, mounted on the neck. With microphone, works with Android and iOS. Weight – 19 g.	Fit comfortably, good sound.	There is no noise cancellation, they work for about 6 hours.
	Stereo headset with two microphones open type. Weight – 33 g.	The charge lasts for 10 hours of continuous use.	They don't sit comfortably, and sometimes the signal is interrupted when walking.
	Closed plug-in plugs. Weight – 15.3.	Comfortable fit, beautiful design.	Poor sound quality. The charge lasts for 5 hours.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless	Overhead, closed type, with two microphones and active system noise reduction. Weight – 195 g.	Soundproofed and powerful battery. They don't put pressure.	High price.
	Closed plug-in plugs. Weight –11.8 g.	The charge lasts up to 7 hours, light.	They do not hold securely, so they are not suitable for sports and active walking.

Purchasing a wired or wireless headset for the phone is relevant for those people who are forced to conduct long telephone conversations: It wouldn’t hurt to free your hands for other things. Or for those who use a mobile phone as a player and want to enjoy their favorite music on the go. But, unfortunately, there are situations when the phone does not see the headphones. There can be many reasons for this. How to quickly fix this annoying problem will be described in detail in this material.

Diagnosis of the problem

The reasons that the phone stopped seeing the headphones could be two factors: firstly, the mobile could have had a software or technical level, and it stopped detecting devices connected to it; secondly, the headset itself may be faulty. To identify the true problem, you need to carry out a series of verification operations.

Incompatibility of the headset with the phone

If the new headphones do not connect to the phone, then the issue may be that the headset is incompatible with the device that reproduces the sound. This is extremely rare, but a few cases are known.

Important! Rearranging contacts is used by companies to attract customers' attention only to their brand.

Problems with headphones

If, when diagnosing problems, it turns out that the problem is with the headphones, then you need to more carefully examine the headset for a malfunction. Worst of all, if the product there is a defect. In this case, you will most likely have to worry about buying a new device.

But often the headset fails due to some mechanical impact. In such a situation, repairs can be carried out on your own. You should start with something easier: first of all inspect the device plug(another name is jack). There may be accumulations of dirt on it that are an obstacle good contact with a communication device. Contamination should be removed using a swab soaked in alcohol, and for hard-to-reach places it is recommended to use a toothpick.

It is more likely that the cause of the headphones malfunction is a basic wire break, which most often occurs at the junction with the plug. This happens due to kinks, friction, tension and jerking. Less often, the cable breaks at the connection points with the head speakers. With the same frequency, as a result of squeezing or bending, the wire breaks in the middle. But there are also cases of cable melting by open fire.

If the wire is openly deformed, repairing it will not be difficult. And in case of a hidden break, you cannot do without measuring equipment. The presence of a gap is also can be identified by characteristic wheezing and periodic loss of sound. Sometimes, if you feel the damaged wire with your fingers, pressing in the emergency place can restore the sound.

Problems with the device

In the case when the phone does not see the headphones that it previously saw, full attention should be paid to the mobile device. It is also necessary to check your mobile phone when it does not detect the gadget, but the computer does.

The easiest (in terms of ease of elimination) malfunction in the phone is related to debris getting into the plug connector accessory In this case, removing dirt from the socket restores the system's functionality.

A more complex breakdown is internal contact failure at the connector. In this case, you will have to disassemble the device, which is associated with some possible future problems:

• unauthorized opening during the warranty period will void the free phone service;
• An attempt to fix the problem by a non-specialist can lead to a much more serious breakdown, as a result of which the cost of subsequent repairs will increase significantly.

Advice! The best solution you will contact a service workshop with highly qualified specialists.

At self-disassembly You need to remember to turn off the phone's power and remove the battery. Then you should remove all SIM cards and memory cards. Next, you will need to unscrew all the screws holding the device together and, using a sharp flat object (thin screwdriver), separate the device into two halves.

If the inspection reveals that the nest is broken, it must be replaced. If a wire break is detected, the connections are soldered. Oxidized contacts are cleaned and restored. The most difficult option is a broken phone board or a short circuit. In this case, it is no longer possible to do without qualified assistance.

Software problems

When the headphones connected to your phone stop playing sound, but they were working before, the reason may be a system failure. In this case, resetting your phone to factory settings usually helps.

Important! A factory reset erases all user data. Therefore, before the operation it is necessary to create backup copy phone to save your contacts and important information.

There are two ways to reset. Using the example of the popular entertainment phone leeco le 2 x527, the algorithm will be considered necessary actions. So, you need:

• turn off the power;
• holding down the power button and volume up at the same time, wait for the splash screen with the inscription “Recovery” to appear;
• uncheck the “Update system” item;
• activate the item “Clear data”;
• after a warning, take a step back;
• Click “Start”.

A similar operation can be done through the Android main menu:

• open settings;
• go to the “Backup and reset” section;
• Click "Reset Data".

Before deleting data, you must write down your username and password to log into your Google account - they will be needed to access your phone in order to synchronize it.

If you don’t want to risk your data, then you can install on mobile special program"SoundAbout". This application will offer to select from its list the necessary device through which audio files will be listened to. By inserting your headset into your mobile phone and making a mark in the program, you can forget about the problem when the phone does not read connected devices.

Nuances of a wireless headset

Wireless headphones (for example, Meizu, Sony, Jbl, etc.) will not reproduce sound from the phone unless they are connected to it via a Bluetooth module. Therefore, first of all you need to turn on Bluetooth> on the headset. This is done with a special button by holding it down until the light signal. Then this function needs to be activated on the smartphone.

After turning on Bluetooth, a list of available active devices that are ready to communicate within the range of Bluetooth technology will open on the phone. You need to select your wireless headphones and click on them, after which the phone will automatically pair with the gadget. But it happens that synchronization must be done manually by entering the access code (by default, developers set “0000”).

Important! The phone may not see bluetooth headphones, if the headset's battery is low.

The mobile device may also not see the Bluetooth accessory due to outdated firmware. You can update it yourself by first downloading new version in the Internet. "Firmware" can be installed on any operating system: both on IOS and Android. In case of self-doubt or difficulties arise, any service workshop will “reflash” the phone for a small fee.

Sometimes, when connecting a wireless accessory to a mobile phone, a situation may arise when the headphones are silent, but the music plays through the phone's speakers. This can happen due to settings failure in mobile device : Instead of a headset, “Play through speakers” is checked in the settings. By changing the points, you can resolve the situation positively.

Many phones, for example, Lenevo, Xiaomi, Samsung, come with headphones. But unfortunately, they are rarely of the quality that would suit picky user. Therefore, music lovers are forced to select this accessory for your phone separately.

When purchasing a headset for your mobile phone, you need to decide what purposes it will serve.

Considering all of the above, many people opt for small over-ear headphones. This is something average in all respects: the accessory is very comfortable for the ears and the entire head (especially models with a neckband), sound insulation is high, but at the same time allows loud street sounds to penetrate, which is important when walking around the city.

Advice! For those who are intolerant of wires, you can choose one with Bluetooth wireless technology. If you don’t skimp on quality, then among these samples you can find products that meet all high requirements. It would be useful to familiarize yourself with how.

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Often, after purchasing a new gadget, users wonder why the phone does not see the headphones. There may be several reasons for this, ranging from device incompatibility to mechanical damage to the special mini-jack connector. In order to accurately determine the problem, you need to diagnose it yourself, otherwise you will have to take the equipment for repair and pay a lot of money for the simplest manipulations.

Modern gadgets are equipped with mini-jack (3.5 mm) and micro-jack (2.5 mm) connectors. But increasingly, manufacturers are moving away from mechanical innovations, switching to wireless technologies. This makes life a little easier for music lovers.

On this moment There are several varieties of miniature speakers: two-pin mono, three-pin and four-pin stereo. All of them differ from each other in their sound features, characteristics and component parts, but diagnostics in all cases is carried out the same way.

If the headphones on your phone do not work, several factors may contribute to this:

• Smartphone malfunction,
• Headset failure,
• The extension cord was found to be defective or broken
• Software problems.

If the headphone jack does not work, you should contact a workshop for repair; repairing the part yourself will be problematic.

Using diagnostics, you can determine why the headphones do not fit the phone. Here you need to make sure that the mini-jack plug is fully inserted into the port, press the volume button and visually check the cleanliness of the connector. If after this there is no sound, you should proceed to a detailed check of the devices.

Simple diagnostic methods

First of all, you should find out which device is causing the problem.

Just connect another headset to your smartphone and turn on the music. If playback starts, then the problem is not there.

If the device does not accept another headset and songs are not played, the fault is with the board or other internal systems.

Compatibility check

Now manufacturers produce universal headset models for Android smartphones, and separately for iPhones, so the likelihood of device incompatibility is negligible. If the headphones do not fit, the owner will be notified via a system notification. Arrange additional checks not required, this is done automatically by the built-in software.

Signs of a headphone problem

To check their functionality, just connect them to another device: a portable speaker, radio or another smartphone. If they are found not to work, this indicates that they are faulty.

The following breakdowns are typical for headsets:

• The mini-jack plug is clogged,
• Damage (break) of the wire,
• Moisture entering a miniature speaker, followed by oxidation of the contacts.

To clean the plug, alcohol is used: just moisten a cotton pad with it and wipe the part. The same method is also suitable for cleaning the socket in a smartphone, but here you must be careful not to damage the contacts.

In addition to the problem when the headphone jack on the phone does not work, the microphone may also malfunction. In the normal state, when a headset is connected, it transmits the voice to the interlocutor, and the built-in one in the smartphone is turned off. If this does not happen, but the music is played, the reason lies in the unsuitability of the wire leading to the part.

Symptoms of phone problems

One of the reasons is the breakdown of the gadget itself. If the sound is heard through the speakers, but when you connect a headset it stops playing and the device does not see it, this may be caused by a number of problems:

• Mechanical damage to the input or loop.
• Short circuit.
• The connector is clogged or the contacts are oxidized, as a result of which the electrical resistance changes and the system does not recognize the new device.

If the cable or port is faulty, you will have to contact a workshop to replace it. If deposits are found on the contacts or connector, you can clean them yourself with alcohol.

The phone does not recognize wireless headphones

Bluetooth headphones can be used on smartphones, computers, laptops and any other gadgets. They run on batteries and require periodic recharging, which is something you need to pay attention to when determining why the wireless headset is not connecting to your phone. If the battery is low, the indicator will notify you about this, and you will have to connect the charger.

There are other reasons why a Bluetooth headset may not work:

• Problems with the driver: they need to be reinstalled or rolled back if new software was installed.
• Incorrect settings.
• Incorrect parameters in the BIOS (applies only to computer equipment).

In the last two cases, you should familiarize yourself with the settings for a specific Windows series, and if there are any inaccuracies, enter the correct value in the special fields.

To avoid problems after purchasing a Bluetooth headset or headphones, you need to follow several rules:

Conclusion

Knowing how to fix the problem when the headphone jack on your phone does not work, you can quickly restore the functionality of the device. And again enjoy your favorite music or conversations without using your hands, because having a headset greatly simplifies the life of every person. Most often the headset has a 3.5 mm jack. mini-jack stops working due to mechanical damage or exposure to snow and/or water. Therefore, you need to treat it as carefully as possible so that the wires and contacts do not break.

The reasons why the smartphone does not see the headphones can be divided into two groups. These are software and hardware. The first step is to fix the obvious problems. The battery died, the gadget was dropped into the water, hit the ground, the headphones were twisted, etc. If there are no visible common problems, then you can move on to the other reasons.

The smartphone does not recognize the headphones - software problems

Often the phone does not recognize the headphones due to low-quality software, overload, memory filled with all sorts of garbage and a glitch in the OS. All this can be easily solved. You need to clear your memory and uninstall useless software. Further:

1. save the data - make a backup;
2. full reset – Hard Reset;
3. in the settings, select system cleaning;
4. delete the data.

Alternatively, you can use a utility cleaning program. If HTC smartphone, Sony, does not see the headphones, then contact the warranty service. If the warranty has expired, then check the reasons above. Doesn't help, look for a hardware failure.

The smartphone does not recognize the headphones - hardware problems

If the phone no longer sees the headphones, then the problem may be either in the headset or in the smartphone itself. If the phone sees the headphones, but there is no sound, then the headphone speakers may have failed. Change your headset. If the phone does not see the headphones, but sees others, then again you need to change the headset. The problem here may be that the headphone plug is not making contact with the connector.

What to do if the headphones don't fit the phone? Very simple. Replacing the headset will solve the problem. Special attention deserve faulty wireless headphones. If there is no contact, then Bluetooth is faulty (either in the phone or in the headset itself). Regarding headphones with wires, we can say that often a malfunction occurs due to a break in the wires. Twisted wires often break.

The headset can be checked using a tester. You need to ring the ends of the wires, and then you can find a break. In any case, it is better to replace such headphones. Even after restoration, it is not a fact that there will be no re-break. The smartphone does not recognize the headphones for various reasons. But here were listed those problems that you can fix with your own hands, and even at home!

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When connecting the headset to modern devices Usually the sound turns on automatically. If this does not happen, the reason should be sought not only in a malfunction of the accessory or phone, but also in system failures. Our article will tell you what to do if the headphones on your Android phone do not work.

The first thing that comes to mind in such situations is to check the functionality of the headphones. To do this, you can connect the headset to another device, and also visually assess the integrity of the plug and wires. Mechanical damage It’s quite difficult to fix on your own; it’s easier to buy new headphones. If the problem lies in a bend in the wire or dirt on the plug, the function of the gadget can be restored with greater success.

Other possible problems:

1. Use of non-original products. Many manufacturers retain the ability to dictate their own rules, so the device cannot be connected to counterfeit headphones, but only to the original sample. Even if your gadget “sees” the device, it will not be able to work with it.
2. Using regular headphones for the conversation function. It is more advisable to use a special headset with a microphone, because ordinary ones designed for listening to music will not be able to answer a call.

Of course, it is not always possible to purchase original products that are perfectly compatible with your device. By the way, now most smartphone manufacturers do not include this necessary accessory in their devices (previously, headphones were included in the set even for budget phones). The situation can be corrected simple rule: Be sure to test the products you purchase directly in the store and with your device. If the headphones “fit”, the risk of future problems is minimal.

Phone breakdowns

One of the most common factors in a smartphone’s “non-acceptance” of a headset is a loose connection jack. In this case, the sound may be of poor quality, regularly interrupted, or absent altogether. Such a breakdown can be corrected at a service center, and for a fairly reasonable fee. Typically, models of budget gadgets suffer from this drawback, but there are exceptions.

By the way, the user can independently cause the input jack to malfunction. This may be not very careful operation of the phone, constant jerking when using headphones, or pulling the device out of a pocket or bag by the wires. All this will quickly affect the functionality of the device and can lead to the plug slipping out even in a free state.

You should not completely exclude the possibility of a factory defect in the device. In this case, it is advisable to immediately contact service center while the smartphone is under warranty. By the way, some older phones do not support the use of a wired headset with a microphone due to technical features. You can listen to music on such devices, but answer a call only when using a wireless headset. Despite this inconvenience, such gadgets are distinguished by a very successful assembly and are still in demand. An example of such a successful combination is the telephone Samsung models S5300 based on Android 2.3 OS, as well as many devices in the line of this release.

What to do: Android does not see headphones

A popular reason why headphones do not work on Android may be the use third party programs to play music. Usually standard media players are no different high quality sound, and also have an inconvenient menu and other disadvantages of settings. Correcting the situation is quite simple, just download the appropriate application or Google Play. At the same time, such a solution increases the chances that your smartphone simply will not see the connected headset or will not be able to work with it. If a similar problem occurs exclusively during playback music files on one of the installed players, which means you need to check its settings and allow access to the headphones you are using.

What to do if your headphones don't fit your phone

When Android does not see the headphones, the problem should also be looked for in the factory settings, or rather among possible software failures before installed applications. If the device no longer detects previously used headphones, it is worth considering and eliminating the following negative factors.

Why do situations like this happen:

• The virus infection of the phone affected this function, among others. The solution to eliminate this is to actively “treat” the smartphone.
• There are many installed applications, the operation of which in one way or another interferes with the normal sound playback in the media library. How can I help you? Eliminate the possible threat by removing or deactivating the software. You can check for possible failures by switching your smartphone to “safe mode”.
• Congestion internal memory may also adversely affect some device functions. The solution is to clean your phone regularly, save apps on external storage, or removing irrelevant software.
• As a last resort, if such system failures are critical and interfere with the operation of other functions of the device, you should reset the settings to factory settings or flash the device to eliminate the possibility of recurrence of failures in the future.

If listening to music using headphones on your phone has turned into a lottery with dubious chances of success, it’s time to take a closer look at this issue. There can be many reasons why Android does not see headphones, and we are talking not only about headset malfunctions, but also system errors. Our article will tell you what to do in such cases and how you can avoid such troubles.